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Jessica Paz

Paz's Broadway credits include Hadestown (2019 TONY, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk for Outstanding Sound Design nominations); Associate Designer of Bandstand (2017); Dear Evan Hansen (2016) Disaster the Musical (2015); The Assembled Parties (MCC); and Fela! (2009).

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

BIO

Paz's Broadway credits include Hadestown (2019 TONY, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk for Outstanding Sound Design nominations); Associate Designer of Bandstand (2017); Dear Evan Hansen (2016) Disaster the Musical (2015); The Assembled Parties (MCC); and Fela! (2009).

Paz has also worked Off-Broadway on Twelfth Night and Othello (The Public Theater- 2018 Shakespeare in the Park); Miss You Like Hell (The Public Theater); Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and As You Like it (The Public Theater- 2017 Shakespeare in the Park); Burn All Night (A.R.T Oberon Stage); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); A Sucker EmCee (LAByrinth); The Muscles in Our Toes (LAByrinth); The Kings Whore (Starcatcher Productions); Becoming Dr. Ruth (Westside Theater); Looking for the Pony (Vital Theater Co.); Women Beware Women (Red Bull Theater); and STRETCH - A Fantasia (New Georges).
Regional and Touring credits include Dear Evan Hansen (1st national tour); Welcome to Fear City (KC Rep); Scott & Hem in the Garden of Allah (Barrington Stage); See How They Run (Barrington Stage); Legally Blonde, 9 to 5 The Musical (North Shore Music Theater); Shakespeare on the Sound's Productions of Romeo & Juliet (2012), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2011), Othello (2010), and Much Ado about Nothing (2009); SCKBSTD (Virginia Stage Co); And Her Hair Went With Her (NJ Rep); Volcanoes Birthright (Organic Magnetics); TempOdyssey (NJ Rep); Bookends (NJ Rep); Minstrel Show (NJ Rep).
Jessica has also been a student advisor for Princeton University's production of Next To Normal, and was the Sound Designer of the Actor's Studio Drama School's yearly Masters Thesis productions from 2009-2014.
She has also been Front of House Engineer for such musicians as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Antibalas, Julia Haltigan, Femi Kuti, Lady Antebellum, Candy Shop Boys, People vs. Larson, Michael Arenetta, Bugaboo, Carte Blanche, King Holiday, The Woes, Stone Cold Fox, The African Children's Choir and many others.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[New York, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Jessica Paz, Hadestown

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design

Jessica Paz, Hadestown


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jessica Paz, Hadestown

Videos

News

HADESTOWN To Make Premiere Engagement At The The Royal Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026

The producers of the North American tour of HADESTOWN, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets are to go on sale. HADESTOWN makes its eagerly awaited Victoria premiere at the Royal Theatre.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Unveils Full Cast for North American Tour Relaunch
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL announced its full cast for the relaunched North American tour, beginning performances at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas in November 2026. Jesse Labelle returns as Neil Diamond – Then, joined by Stuart Metcalf as Neil Diamond – Now and an ensemble cast.
The Tony Awards Reveal 2026-2027 Nominating Committee
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the Nominating Committee for the 2026-2027 Broadway season. Learn more about the committee here.
T.R. Knight and Hannah Cruz Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

Emmy nominee T.R. Knight and Tony nominee Hannah Cruz will join the long-running Off-Broadway production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre, replacing current stars Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe.
Jesse Labelle Will Lead New Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

Jesse Labelle, an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured with Elton John and Garth Brooks, will star as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL's North American tour, launching November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Photos/Video: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More in HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

Brand new production photos and video footage have been released of the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown, which has recently welcomed new cast members to the Lyric Theatre, London.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases Final Sydney Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Final tickets have been released for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, following record-breaking sales in Melbourne. The production stars Broadway's Will Swenson in his Australian debut.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Play Boston This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Citizens Opera House in Boston from March 23 to April 4, 2027, as part of a multi-year North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Play North Charleston PAC This December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will make its Lowcountry premiere at North Charleston Performing Arts Center December 8-13. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 14 at 10 AM.
Photos: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More Ahead of HADESTOWN West End Bow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

All new photos have been released of the new cast members joining the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown. Check out the photos here!
Tony-Nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch Joins THE KING'S CRITIQUE Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Sky Lakota-Lynch will join the cast of THE KING'S CRITIQUE, a new musical comedy set to open at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE to Make Nashville Premiere at TPAC In January
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play the Tennessee Performing Arts Center January 5-10 as part of a multi-year North American tour, with tickets going on sale August 28.
Taylor Iman Jones, Justin Collette & Donna Lynne Champlin to Lead THE KING'S CRITIQUE Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2026

The original musical comedy will begin performances at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, starring Taylor Iman Jones, Justin Collette and Donna Lynne Champlin.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Musical to Play Bass Concert Hall This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL go on sale Aug. 7 for its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall, running Nov. 3-8, 2026.
Nathan Sykes, Danielle de Niese, Shaun Dooley, and More Will Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Five new principal cast members announced for HADESTOWN at London's Lyric Theatre, including The Wanted's Nathan Sykes as Orpheus and Olivier Award-winner Danielle de Niese as Persephone.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Brings the Heart of Neil Diamond to Life at KC's Starlight Theatre
by Andrew Burrill - Jul 12, 2026

What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Add Performances To Sydney Run
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026

Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.
Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Kansas City Premiere at Starlight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Tickets from under $19!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Extend Melbourne Run Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jessica Paz been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown.

What awards has Jessica Paz won?

Jessica Paz has won the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hadestown and the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards, also for Hadestown.

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